Finance Associate - {Finance - Central FP&A}

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Dubai is seeking a Finance Associate to provide financial analysis and support. You will assist in budget preparation, financial modeling, and performance monitoring. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of experience in FP&A and are pursuing relevant qualifications. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business performance and improve financial processes.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant FP&A experience in corporate finance.
• Experience in B2B distribution, FMCG, and retail finance is a plus.
• Dynamic, driven, and energetic personality required.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support to business partners.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and monitor performance.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Compliance

Education

CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent

Graduate from top university or business school

Job description

Overview

The Finance Associate for Central FP&A will be responsible for providing financial support and analysis to the Finance Business Partner and business teams. This position will support the monthly analysis of actual financials, budgeting, and financial control for the business unit. The Finance Associate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and optimize business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support to business partners on key initiatives and strategic decisions.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and analyses to monitor business performance against budget and forecast.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of financial models to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business trends and drivers.
• Participate in ad-hoc analysis and projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support FP&A team in identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Support Finance Business Partner for respective BU for annual planning and budgeting exercise.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications and Experience

• Min of 2-4 years of relevant FP&A experience in a well-developed corporate finance environment
• Ideally studying for qualification in one of the following international qualifications: CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or Graduate from top university or business school
• B2B Distribution, FMCG and Retail finance experience a plus
• Dynamic, driven and energetic

Working Environment

AKI Finance (DIC Office)